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July 1st, 2024
Arnprior is packed of fun and free events across town this year. See the full lineup of activities that you can join throughout the day, presented by Pillar 5.
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| 8:00am-11:00am | Pancake Breakfast with the Arnprior Lions Club | Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall |
| 11:45am | Bobby Legault Bike Parade | John Street North (Ottawa St to Robert Simpson Park) |
| 12:00pm-5:00pm | Ceremonies, Live Music, Family Entertainment | Robert Simpson Park |
| 1:00pm-4:00pm | Strawberry Social | Galilee Centre |
| 2:00pm | MAD Duck Race | Madawaska Boulevard Bridge |
| 4:00pm | Walk Through The Decades | Starts at the Arnprior Public Library |
| Dusk (Roughly 9:30pm) | Fireworks | Shot from the island by the weir |
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| Fireworks | ||||||||||||
| As usual, the fireworks are shot from the island by the weir at dusk, roughly 9:30pm. Your best viewpoints are from Hydro Park East or West though the show can be seen across town. | ||||||||||||
| Bobby Legault Bike Parade | ||||||||||||
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Everybody is welcome to the annual Optimist Bobby Legault Children's Bike Parade! Decorate your bike, blades, wagon, carriage, skateboard or other and join in on the fun in a parade down to the Robert Simpson Park to kick off the Canada Day celebrations. There will be lots of fun and prizes! Registration starts at the parking lot behind the United Church at 10:30am and the parade will start promptly at 11:45am
The Arnprior Optimist Club will be giving away two (2) prizes of $250 towards a new bicycle by random draw from the children’s entries.
Learn more by visiting the Arnprior Optimist Club's Facebook page. |
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| Pancake Breakfast | ||||||||||||
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The Arnprior Lions are cooking up a pancake breakfast at the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall from 8:00am - 11:00am with music by Katya Beresnikow.
Admission is free though the breakfast is charged.
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| Walk Through The Decades | ||||||||||||
| This walk isn't just a stroll through the streets—it's a fundraiser for the Arnprior & McNab/Braeside archives! Our dedicated volunteers have been working hard to preserve our community's rich history, and now we're inviting you to participate.
During the walk, our knowledgeable volunteer Ed Murphy will guide you through the decade of 1880-1899, sharing stories and insights into life in Arnprior during this pivotal period. From bustling streets to historic landmarks, you'll see it all firsthand!
For more information view the activity's Facebook event.
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| MAD Duck Race | ||||||||||||
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Ever wondered what it would look like if we dropped a loader full of rubber ducks off the the bridge and raced them down the river? Well you're in luck.
The 15th Annual Mad Duck Race presented by the Arnprior Rotary Club will be help at 2:00pm from the bridge of Madawaska Boulevard.
Purchase your ticket in advance and learn more by visiting the Arnprior Rotary Club's website or Facebook page. |
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| Strawberry Social | ||||||||||||
| Enjoy Strawberry Shortcake, coffee, tea, and lemonade in the historic Galilee dining room or screened in patio overlooking the Ottawa River. No reservations required, pay at the door, debit available. Entrance on the river side of the main building.
Happening at the Galilee Centre in Arnprior from 1-4pm. $10 admission, children 6 and under are free.
Learn more by visiting the Galilee Centre's Facebook page. |
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Want to see what we did last year? Watch the 2023 event recap video below.
For more information on the Canada Day events, please contact Lucas Power, Program and Events Coordinator, at lpower@arnprior.ca or 613 623 7301x1795.
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